West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce

West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce

West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce is one of the most representative classic dishes of Hangzhou cuisine, and is known as "Hangzhou's No. 1 dish". The first taste is a rich sweet and sour flavor, followed by a subtle crab aroma. The fish is so tender that it breaks apart with chopsticks.

Restaurant Recommendations

Lou Wai Lou

Founded in 1848, it is one of Hangzhou's most famous century-old restaurants, located at the foot of Gushan Mountain, adjacent to West Lake. It can be said to be one of the most authentic inheritors of West Lake Vinegar Fish.

Mountain Outside Mountain Restaurant

This is also a top-tier restaurant specializing in Hangzhou cuisine. Their West Lake Vinegar Fish is also very authentic, though the flavor leans more towards the traditional style.

Ziwei Hall (inside West Lake State Guesthouse)

A representative of Hangzhou's top restaurants, this restaurant, located in the "Number One Garden of West Lake," has hosted countless distinguished guests from home and abroad.